Mills Building, South Carolina State Hospital
Mills Building, South Carolina State Hospital, Historical psychiatric hospital in Columbia, United States.
The Mills Building features a Greek Revival design with Doric columns, symmetrical wings, and separate courtyard gardens for different patient groups.
Constructed in 1827, this facility was designed by Robert Mills, the first officially registered architect in the United States.
The building represents the evolution of mental health treatment, moving from custodial care to moral treatment approaches in the 19th century.
Located on Bull Street in Columbia, South Carolina, the structure now serves as offices for the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
The building incorporated rooftop gardens and single-loaded corridors, reflecting advanced medical concepts for patient treatment in the 1820s.
Location: Columbia
Architects: Robert Mills
GPS coordinates: 34.01440,-81.03330
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:31
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